Michael Tromner's collection

Pukka Bundook · 1st October 2017, 04:35 PM

I just looked at the auction catalogue, and was sickened to my stomach to see one of Michael's moist prized possessions, his Tusco _Emilian snapping matchlock up for sale.
Has the consignor no conscience?

Indeed, the world seems to be run my greed these days.
As an aside, this gun is very special to me, but will not bid of course.

Honestly, I feel sick! want to cry.

Richard.

fernando · 1st October 2017, 05:21 PM

For as incongruent as this appears, this is the fate of things. It was Michael's wish that the actual consignor had his collection by will. Most probably he (Michael) wouldn't realize where it would end. But, to put it simple, the need for money and the absence of interest from a non collector resulted in what we sadly observe.

1st October 2017, 04:35 PM	#1
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	I just looked at the auction catalogue, and was sickened to my stomach to see one of Michael's moist prized possessions, his Tusco _Emilian snapping matchlock up for sale. Has the consignor no conscience? Indeed, the world seems to be run my greed these days. As an aside, this gun is very special to me, but will not bid of course. Honestly, I feel sick! want to cry. Richard.

1st October 2017, 05:21 PM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	For as incongruent as this appears, this is the fate of things. It was Michael's wish that the actual consignor had his collection by will. Most probably he (Michael) wouldn't realize where it would end. But, to put it simple, the need for money and the absence of interest from a non collector resulted in what we sadly observe.